Congressman Biggs Introduces the Freedom for Families Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Biggs introduced the Freedom for Families Act, a free-market alternative to federally-mandated paid family leave, which would make funds in a health savings account available for expenses during a period of leave for the birth or adoption of a child, or for a family illness. Congressman Biggs issued the following statement:

"Families already use health savings accounts to save for healthcare expenses. There is no reason why families should not have the freedom to access those funds to pay expenses during family leave for a child's birth, adoption, or a family illness. This proposal provides financial security for families during family leave without new taxes or new federal burdens on employers. I encourage my colleagues to join me in supporting this free-market solution to empower American families to control their own savings and leave."

Congressman Andy Biggs is a second-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.